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The move follows the announcement that the United States will begin applying limitations to vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The development comes after negotiations held in Pakistan over the weekend ended without agreement.
U.S. officials said Tehran declined to accept terms related to its nuclear program, while Iranian representatives reportedly pushed for broader concessions, including influence over the Strait of Hormuz, financial reparations, a regional ceasefire, and access to overseas assets.
The potential disruption to one of the world’s most critical shipping routes has driven energy prices higher, reinforcing concerns about supply constraints. Oil markets reacted sharply, with prices rising amid fears of restricted tanker flows through the region.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a central artery for global energy trade, and any sustained limitations on transit have historically had immediate ripple effects across commodities and financial markets.
Despite its traditional role as a safe-haven asset, gold has come under pressure as rising energy costs feed into broader inflation concerns. Market participants are adjusting expectations around monetary policy, with increased speculation that central banks may delay interest rate cuts or maintain tighter financial conditions for longer.
This shift has weighed on bullion prices, which are now down more than 10% since the start of the current escalation.
Attention remains on the implementation of U.S. measures and any official response from Iran, as well as updates from President Donald Trump and the United States Central Command regarding maritime operations in the region.
